(a)
Qualified, licensed, and
appointed as a surety bail bond agent under sections
3905.83 to
3905.95 of the Revised Code;

(b)
Licensed as a surety bail bond
agent by the state where the bond was written;

(c)
Licensed as a private investigator under
Chapter 4749. of the Revised Code;

(d)
Licensed as a private investigator by the
state where the bond was written;

(e)
An off-duty peace officer, as defined in
section 2921.51 of the Revised Code.

(2)
The person, prior
to apprehending, detaining, or arresting the principal, has entered into a
written contract with the surety or with a licensed surety bail bond agent
appointed by the surety, which contract sets forth the name of the principal
who is to be apprehended, detained, or arrested.

For purposes of division (A)(2) of this section, "surety" has
the same meaning as in section
3905.83 of the Revised Code.

(3)
The person, prior to
apprehending, detaining, or arresting the principal, has notified the local law
enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the area in which such activities
will be performed and has provided any form of identification or other
information requested by the law enforcement agency.

(B)
No person shall represent the person's
self to be a bail enforcement agent or bounty hunter, or claim any similar
title, in this state.

(2)
A violation of division (A) of this
section is a misdemeanor of the first degree or, if the offender previously has
been convicted of or pleaded guilty to two or more violations of division (A)
of this section, a felony of the third degree.

(3)
A violation of division (B) of this
section is a misdemeanor of the first degree or, if the offender previously has
been convicted of or pleaded guilty to two or more violations of division (B)
of this section, a felony of the third degree.